VET to CDT Time Converter

Convert Venezuela Time (VET) to Central Daylight Time (CDT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

Caracas · Venezuela Time
07:42:08
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT-4 · UTC-04:00
Chicago · Central Daylight Time
06:42:08
Monday, May 11, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

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From: VET (Caracas)
To: CDT (Chicago)
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Daylight Saving status right now

VET (Venezuela Time)
Observes DST
No
CDT (Central Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00

Heads up: CDT observes DST while VET does not. The 1-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CDT starts or ends DST.

When can VET and CDT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Caracas (VET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 10:00–16:00 VET (09:00–15:00 CDT).

Hour-by-hour VET to CDT conversion table

VET time (Caracas)CDT time (Chicago)Status
00:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon08:00 MonVET working
10:00 Mon09:00 MonBoth at work
11:00 Mon10:00 MonBoth at work
12:00 Mon11:00 MonBoth at work
13:00 Mon12:00 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon13:00 MonBoth at work
15:00 Mon14:00 MonBoth at work
16:00 Mon15:00 MonBoth at work
17:00 Mon16:00 MonCDT working
18:00 Mon17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon22:00 MonOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Venezuela Time (VET)
IANA identifier
America/Caracas
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-4
Major cities in this zone
Caracas
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans

Sun today in Caracas and Chicago

Chicago
Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
20:00
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 24m

Related converters

CDT to VET (reverse)VET to ESTVET to PSTVET to GMTVET to UTCVET to CETEST to CDTPST to CDTGMT to CDTUTC to CDTCET to CDT
Looking for local time? See time in Caracas or time in Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between VET and CDT right now?+
CDT (Central Daylight Time) is currently 1 hour behind VET (Venezuela Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does VET or CDT observe daylight saving time?+
VET: does not observe daylight saving time. CDT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between VET and CDT?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 VET (09:00–15:00 CDT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 noon in Caracas?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Caracas (VET), it is 11:00 Mon in Chicago (CDT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for VET and CDT?+
VET maps to "America/Caracas" in the IANA database. CDT maps to "America/Chicago". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Caracas ahead of or behind Chicago?+
Whether Caracas (VET) is ahead of or behind Chicago (CDT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CDT is 1 hour behind VET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for VET and CDT?+
VET is UTC-04:00 (GMT-4) and CDT is UTC-05:00 (CDT). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both VET and CDT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 VET.